any tips for traveling with a T1 kid?

[Heatherkansas]

Today, on the seven month anniversary of my daughter's diagnosis, we booked a cruise.  We haven't really traveled much since her diagnosis, and we're still relatively new to this whole nightmare, so I was wondering what tips anyone else has for traveling with a T1 kid. I'm a little anxious about being away from a pharmacy, but our CDE just told me to figure out what I thought that I would need and pack triple.  There are medical providers on the ship, (and my ex is traveling with us--he's a kidney specialist), so I think taht we will be well supported. But the logistics of all of this are pretty daunting.  would love to hear from more experienced people....

[Jadegirl1819]

I've never been on a cruise so I don't know what to expect. =)  I do always pack double (back up meter too) but I think if I went on a cruise I would pack triple.  I always have a letter of nessesity in case supplies are questioned but they never have been.  Maybe you can check about getting a fridge in your room?  A mom I met bought a tiny little fridge to bring on a cruise with her to keep her sons insulin in.  Thought that was interesting.  =)

[imtheonlysane1]

We took a road trip to FL not long after my son was Diagnosed. As long as you take extra supplies and make sure to keep your schedule you will be ok :)

On a side note I think you should take me with you just to be safe (giggles)

[cpittaz]

2 months after d day we went on a 2 week trip to the east coast and we packed enough supplies for one week in a carry on and 3 weeks worth in checked baggage. Carried 2 vials of each insulin onto the plane in a cooler

[cpittaz]

Oh and get the letter from your dr because when we flew we had issues with TSA ugh!

[Jadegirl1819]

I have bought a few medical storage bags for trips but I was never really happy with them.  I found a large cosmetic travel case, probably the size of a large binder that opens like a book with clear pockets on each side.  It worked great and was easy to put in my carry on and if security needed to look at it then I could just open the main zipper and they could see everything. 

I always carry crystal light packs and fruit chews with me, too.  My husband used to make fun of me because I would pack Crystal light in our suitcases.  They have come in so handy at places like Disney World.